New Feature: Adobe InDesign Extension

Mar 2020

Adobe InDesign Extension sits natively within InDesign, allowing users to sign-into their Asset Bank account and import files directly into an InDesign project. Now, everything can be done within one app!

Adobe InDesign extension is available to Professional/Enterprise customers today. Read more about how it works in this article or get in touch with our Customer Support Team.

New Feature: Filter Bar

Mar 2020

Filter Bar is our brand new search and browse feature that provides users with a streamlined way of narrowing their search results. Adding search criteria through the attributes in the Filter Bar will return results immediately on the page rather than needing to visit a separate screen.

New Feature: Asset previews when sharing

Dec 2019

If you share a single image or video file via the Asset Bank Share feature (by email or URL), the recipient can preview the file before downloading it. This is useful if you want to share a large video file with many recipients who can view it in situ without having to download it first.

New Feature: In-app OAuth2 Management

September 2019

If you're already taking advantage of Asset Bank's API then you'll be glad to hear we've introduced OAuth2 management in the front end of the site. Under Admin > System you'll now see an API tab where you can manage your API settings and add new OAuth2 credentials.

New Feature: Change Default Language

August 2019

If your site has multiple languages enabled you may find that the majority of your users wish to use the second language as default. Now you can change the default language of your site in the Languages page.

Admin Dashboard is available for customers hosted on our Cloud Hosted Service at no extra charge, and is accessed via the admin tools (Admin > Dashboard). If you'd like to learn more please get in touch with our customer support team.

UX Improvement: Fixed Header

August 2019

We have introduced a fixed header which makes it easier to access important features like quick search, lightboxes, search filters (if enabled) and your user profile.

The fixed header also captures system notifications and the selection bar when browsing through your assets.

New Feature: Export Categories/Folders/Keywords

August 2019

It's now possible to export a full list of your Categories, Folders or Keyword Attribute Lists as a .tsv file. Simply navigate to any of the relevant admin screens for those features (i.e Admin > Folders) and you'll see the option:

You can open this file in Excel or a text editor to view, or edit and re-import using the 'Import xxx from a file' option.

Improved Stemming for Search & Keywords

June 2019

You can now change the algorithm Asset Bank uses to match plurals or similar words when searching.

These options are available to Admin users in Admin > System > Search Settings

New Feature: Google reCAPTCHA

June 2019

We've added support for Google reCAPTCHA to prevent automated software from attacking your Asset Bank. reCAPTCHA appears on user registration, contact us and other areas of the site that might be prone to these types of attacks.

If you're hosted in the cloud with us you'll be automatically upgraded and don't need to do anything. On-premise customers can continue to use legacy CAPTCHA, or supply their own reCAPTCHA keys. Full details can be found in this article.

New Feature: In-App Support

June 2019

Administrator Users can now browse our Help Centre articles or contact the Support Team directly, via a new in-app Support Widget.

Simplified Relationship Assignments

May 2019

It is now easier than ever to assign related assets. On any search or browse page simply select the asset/assets you wish to assign a related asset to, then from the 'More' dropdown menu choose the Asset Type.

Automatic Upgrades

Nov 2017

Say goodbye to scheduled upgrades, as our cloud-hosted customers now benefit from the latest product enhancements and performance improvements without needing to schedule an upgrade.

The great news is that all new core developments and features will be available for you immediately as standard. You won't notice any other difference to your site - just great product enhancements with no service disruption outside of your working hours.

Feature your video assets

Dec 2017

It's now possible to bring your homepage to life by featuring video assets.

Choose between two configuration options: videos can play and loop automatically in the background (great for short clips with no audio), or users see a play/stop buttons and a volume control which is ideal for brand expression videos.

Passwords for published lightboxes

Aug 2017

We've made it simple to secure your shared assets.

When using our Published Lightbox feature, it is now possible to add an optional password for additional security. Used alone, or in combination with an expiry date, you can now be sure that only the intended recipient will be able to access the assets you have selected for them.

Enhanced support for transparent images

Aug 2017

Full transparency contained within images and design files is now supported.

We've enhanced our support for all major file types that contain transparency, including PNG, PSD, AI, and PDF. As per the convention, we now show a checkerboard background to indicate which areas of the image or design file are transparent. This enables your users to quickly and accurately identify which files contain transparency.

Larger previews on published lightboxes

Jul 2017

It's now easier than ever to share assets with third parties.

The ability to quickly and professionally share your assets with people outside your organisation is a vital capability for any DAM system. We call this feature Published Lightboxes, and as part of our latest round of enhancements, we have increased the size of the preview images to help make it easier for the recipient to find the right file.

API support for OAuth 2.0

Jul 2017

Developing API integrations with Asset Bank is now even more straightforward and secure.

Building on the strong foundations of the Asset Bank Rest API, we are delighted to announce that we have now added support for OAuth 2.0 authentication. Without doubt, OAuth 2.0 has become the industry standard for API authentication and is widely regarded as a must-have for any and all API integrations.